If you would have told me I would paint the pantry door RED, I would have said NO way! Today I share how to paint your pantry door RED! That’s how I roll….I get a bug in my brain and it starts buzzing.
Typical pantry door…and just in case you didn’t know it was a pantry, I was telling you. I am going to give you a two for one on this post.
I also made a cute wreath to go on the pantry door.
Not much to making this wreath I just added some pretty yellow sprigs
of course a few scraps of gingham
Now onto the door. First let me share the paint and brand I used. The color was called red garnet by Better homes and gardens collection at Walmart
and the paint I used was colorplace at Walmart as well. $9.97 a can. I used a FLAT finish. I have to say, it was fantastic!
I just could not justify spending almost $40.00 on chalk paint to paint the pantry door. Happy with my decision.
After I painted it with two coats and let completely dry
I then painted on a dark wax.
And that is the deets on painting the pantry door.
Sorry for the shadowing on this picture, sun was peeking through.
I really am happy with the end result.
Mike, didn’t complain either.
and the boys liked it too.
Of course, they are in and out of it more than anyone in the house.
Someone said on my facebook, I had guts…
huh, it’s only paint peeps!
If all fails
you paint over it:) I decided to dig a little deeper and find out the appeal as to
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Oh wow Debbie…I love it! Now I bet you are going around looking to see what other door you can paint!
I love it!! I agree it is only paint and it can be painted over.
I am toying with the idea in my kitchen remodel to paint the pantry cabinets a seperate color all their own. Add legs to make it look like furniture. Great inspiration and yes, you can and probably will paint over it one day! But that is a whole ‘nother post right? Love it!
Much better red than white. Love it!
I love it, Debbie! What a great punch of color and it looks like it goes perfectly in your farmhouse kitchen. Love the wreath, too.
That is a great pop of wow!! I agree with you, paint is the biggest bang for the least buck. You tire of it… repaint 🙂
Luv it!
Hugs, Gee
Love it!! It’s time for me to put on my big girl panties and get some guts! LOL!! Fabulous!!~~Angela
Debbie you are the best! I would have never thought to paint the door red, but it really looks awesome. It really does go great with your kitchen style.
Oh my gosh! I love it!! I want to paint some interior doors. Yours turned out great, Debbie!! Love the effect! My pantry door needs to be a darker color to hide the dirt! 🙂
Well it looks awesome I love the color ,with the yellow walls
You know I love red and that is cute.
The door looks great in red:) And you are right it is only paint and can be changed at any time.
Great color, it’s perfect with that happy wreath!
Looks great Deb! It really adds so much depth and drama. You really notice the space now. The wreath looks perfect there too. Bet it all ties in really well with the newly re covered chairs!! The red and yellow looks so happy and colorful :)))
What a huge difference that makes! I really love it. And I should. I just painted the inside of my kitchen door almost the exact same red! 🙂
Love it, Debbie! Looks great. Awesome to see that you can make your house look great without breaking the bank! Love the wreath, too.
Love it, Debbie! This is such a cute idea! I love the transformation, for not a lot of money!
OMG it is amazing!
This looks great!
Debbie, I love this and it does add such a punch. I think it took courage to paint that red. I leave all my doors ivory. Love, love that wreath.
Cynthia
LOVE the door that color and the wreath is so cute along with it!
It looks amazing, Debbie- you are fearless, and it works! I need to be more like you. 🙂
I love it! I am still debating my pantry door – I painted the inserts {rectangles} in the door aqua last Nov. . I may just paint the whole door. lol
xoxo
Have to admit it “sounds” scary but seeing it done it looks wonderful!! I have wanted to paint my front door colonial red for a while but my house is green, with light gray trim.(almost white)..would it look like Christmas? I hope not. I have always wanted a red door. I have never thought to paint a inside one red tho. Glad u did, as I trust u completely 🙂 maybe its time to stop with my personal joke on trusting you Haha people might wonder ????
hahahah..Laurie, I don’t mind, I truly am trustworthy, so you just remind people:)
Works for me lol 🙂
P.s. now you can send me your PANTRY sign, I have a white accordion door on mine, I guess I could paint that…never thought about it. Hmmmm
Deb,
Now you know me, a lover of Red, would just adore this door!! And I love the wreath on it too!! Great job!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie! It turned out fabulous. You know I love me a red door and your pantry one is 2 die 4!
great idea….from boring to eye popping !!!
Jolly be GOOD, Deb!
What a great transformation. So different just a little strike of a painting brush.
Happy Thursday, girl.
Greetings from D´BoX,
/CC girl
Debbie, I love your pantry door! It looks *great* 😀
Red is my favorite color, so I’m very biased!
Love the color it goes with your house perfectly! Totally fearless!!
The red door looks great. I may have to drum up some courage to do this to mine.
Driving along today to meet a friend, Raspberry Beret comes on the radio. Needless to say I thought of you, so when I got home I checked your blog, and you must of been channeling your crush, even though the door isn’t quite raspberry.
Bliss
so so pretty debbie! i LOVE it!!!!!
Well, you went with your instincts and it paid off…I love the red door!!!..and the wreath is just the perfect “piece of jewelry” for the door…great job Debbie!…love it!
Debbie, so very pretty!! Just the pop of color against the yellow walls. I love it And I love the primitive feel of the wreath…Happy Friday..Judy
Debbie!!! I love it. It’s a great color…beautiful.
I LOVE it. It makes such a great impact. You got a lot of bang for your buck. Now you’ve got me looking at my pantry door. 😉
Perfect! It gives that pop of color that makes me smile!
Love the door! What kind of wax did you use?
Love, love, love it! Red is my favorite color, and I’d have it everywhere except hubby is blue and beige. I’ve had red doors, chairs, sofa, carpet, draperies, bedding, you name it I’ve probably had it in red back in the 70’s when you were just a baby! Great job – it just screams happiness. Peggy
Love it Deb, funny how it looks so much better than the white:) Love the wreath too!
Such a great way to add a fun pop of color into your home! It looks fabulous!
I love this! What is the name and brand of the color you
Chose for the walls?
Butter by Restoration hardware:)
I love it! What is the dark wax you put on it?
It’s called Lacraie, but you can also use minwax from home depot or Lowes sells a dark wax.
I am new to the craft world and home make over doed the wax make it easier to keep clean?
yes indeed it does:)
Debbie, This may be a really stupid question, but my front door is red already, but after seeing the demention your door has from using the dark wax….. I love it! So my question is The front of my house gets full day sun and tends to get a little hot. Would I have to worry about the wax baking or melting in the hot sun???
Thank you so much, your blog is responsible for many of my home projects
LOL…thanks Jinny! I think the dark wax actually protects the door and furniture. I don’t see a problem with using it to darken the color. Will probably protect it from fading it as well.
Hi love the door colour red, thanks for the info as to colour and were to buy it, I just want to know after you said you put a dark wax on it what is that for and whats the name of it!! thanks so much
Sandra
The dark wax is just to give it a more rustic darker red. I used Lacraie wax however, you can also buy minwax at your local hardware store, home depot, lowes, etc.
Could you give some brief instructions on how to accomplish this?!
Hi there…
I used a flat walmart brand paint, and picked a better homes and gardens color that I liked currant I believe it was called. Walmart then mixed it. I painted two coats on the door, let completely dry over night and then took some dark wax, you can use minwax and lightly brushed it on top. That is it! Thanks.
What color are the walls? I’m looking for a nice yellow!
Butter by restoration hardware.
What a fabulous pantry project and I love the red door. It really adds some pop to the room. The wreath is a wonderful addition as well. I’ve repinned this project the Doors & Windows page on Pinterest/homedepot. Thank you for the inspiration.
I was just wondering if you could tell me what the dark wax was that you used If you would be so kind to share brand name and what store you got it …. I’m kinda out of the diy loop 🙂
I used Annie Sloan dark wax. You can also use minwax which is available at Home depot or Lowes.
Hi…I’m late to the party, but I love the red door and think I’ll be making that one of my summer projects. I also love the brackets you have in the doorway. Where did you find some that were that large??? Thank you..
My Mom found those for us many years ago. I have no idea where though. She lives in Buffalo.
Thank you…there must be something similar somewhere on the internet!!
The dark stain, what did you use & by painting it on I was curious how you did this. Have never done this & would like a little more info. Usually the stain is so thin & so little pigment, not anything like we used to could get.
The wax I used is by Annie Sloan. However, minwax sells a wax too at your local hardware stores. It is a thicker, almost like a gel consistency. I used a simple paint brush and as I painted it, I also wiped it in as I went a long. It protected the door and gave it the rustic look I wanted.
I also love your wall color….would you mind telling me the name and brand?
It’s called butter by Restoration hardware. We used BM paint and just brought the swatch to them to color match.
I LOVE IT!!
Funny I painted mine the other day ,before I found your page.
Could you please tell me your wall and woodwork paint colors.
Thank you.